I'm going to admit it... I feel absolutely no taper-madness. I'm slightly under the weather (I'm convinced from running in the wind on Thanksgiving), which has naturally made me want to slow down (and get a Vitamin C IV). But when I have put in a run, I felt good. I feel completely confident and ready. I cannot wait for Sunday. I'm not antsy about getting in miles this week, I'm enjoying my mornings hanging out with Paige instead of at the gym for 2 hours. I know I still have 4 more days to go crazy, but I think taper-madness has passed me by. I feel like my head is on completely straight and this marathon is totally mine. And while this cough is annoying, I don't feel sluggish and my legs feel great. I know that regardless... this is 26.2 miles and anything can happen. I can't even begin to list the number of occurences that can happen in the span of the 5 hours that I plan to be on that course... but I will put my foot on that starting line knowing that I did the work and knowing that I was ready and feeling confident... and really - is there anything more I can do?
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I am like a kid waiting for Christmas morning! If I had extra air miles I'd be there rooting you and Jason and Marathon Maiden on! I can't wait for full reports from you both. It's been such a great honor to follow this journey!
I'm also thinking of Julie on her RNR Vegas run -- all you marathoners... you'll be running on Sunday and I'm going to a baby shower. I feel like such a slacker! :)
Oh you got this. I wish I could say the same for me in terms the madness. My legs feel great and mentally I am prepared so I want it to be here now. I guess not rally taper madness as I don't feel the need to put up tons of miles, just to put in that 26.2 and smile and cross with my hands raised up high.
So excited to see you cross the finish line and thrilled to have 'met' you in this huge world. Getting to share this experience with your family and mine and everybody else's cheering squad is going to be awesome and truly humbling.
I was so excited for the marathon. I had to run 2 miles the day before just to get out the pre race jitters
Well yay! You sound calm, confident and ready to to kick 26.2 miles of a$$!
I don't get taper madness, either! lol Way to stay calm and relax! Best of luck on Sunday!! Woohoo!
i LOVE that picture. i wish i had found it ;)
whooooooooooooo-hoooooooo! sunday is SO CLOSE!
and thanks for the email about the weather and clothing. i've semi-packed already (ummm i did this monday? hahah) but i might email you after i get done with work to run some of my items by you :)
Glad you are feeling well - you are going to ROCK this marathon!
YAY you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"this marathon is totally mine."
awesome.
You're going to do awesome! Enjoy your rest week and good luck on Sunday!
Good luck - it's time to collect!
I had this taper would have you going nuts! I'm glad to hear you're taking it so well. You've done all the work, and I can't wait to see it pay off for you in a few days. :) Kick butt!
That's awesome that you are feeling so ready!! Hope your cough goes away. Enjoy your last few days of rest!
you'll be awesome, Lesley. As always! 4 days until my marathon. Woot! We can do this! =)
I am so excited for you! I can't wait to hear how it goes!
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